Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6000

The following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 3 years before the A6000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the A6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A6000 is 69 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A6000.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6000 to result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.